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Alonso to leave Leverkusen, Madrid beckons
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso announces Bayer Leverkusen exit

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LOOKING AHEAD AT ARSENAL
What must Arsenal fix to win the Premier League next season?
Arsenal began the season with title ambitions, but on Sunday they'll give champions Liverpool a guard of honor. How can they avoid a repeat next term?

ANGE GOES OFF
Ange hits back: People 'fear' Spurs might win final
Ange Postecoglou has hit back at anyone who tries to "diminish" his side's achievement of reaching a European final, adding that he "couldn't care less" about the club's Premier League form.
Postecoglou's epic rant after reaching Europa League final

ALL ENGLISH UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE
Man United or Tottenham: Who will win the Europa League?
Ranking every Champions League, Europa League 'country derby' final
As Man United and Spurs prepare for an all-Premier League final, here are all 18 Champions League and Europa League finals between domestic rivals.
Man United vs West Ham: Time, how to watch, stats, team news
All you need to know ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against West Ham United.
Why Lamine Yamal is already better than Messi in some ways, but still has room to improve

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Champions League final: Inter or PSG? Our experts make their picks
ESPN writers gaze into their crystal balls to predict who will be crowned European champions at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31, Inter or PSG.
Gab & Juls predict the Premier League's race for the UCL spots

WHAT'S TO PLAY FOR?
What's at stake across the top leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation
The European soccer season is drawing to a close, but who will win the race for the titles, cups and European qualification -- and who will be relegated?

WHO WILL BE THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR?
Salah, Van Dijk, Bruno or ... Chris Wood? Our Player of the Year picks
On Friday, the Football Writers' Association in England will announce its 2024 player of the year, and we have many compelling candidates. Our writers make their picks.
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- AC Milan to wear mothers' surnames on shirts
- Liverpool's Salah named Footballer of the Year
- Arsenal's Russo wins FWA Player of the Year
- Arteta targets Arsenal improvements to win trophy
- Liverpool boss Slot 'disappointed' by TAA exit
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